Úvaly

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image_skylineÚvaly, Arnošta z Pardubic sq1.jpg
image_captionArnošta z Pardubic Square
image_flagFlag of Úvaly.svg
image_shieldZnakuvaly.jpg
subdivision_typeCountry
subdivision_name
subdivision_type1Region
subdivision_name1Central Bohemian
subdivision_type2District
subdivision_name2Prague-East
pushpin_mapCzech Republic
pushpin_relief1
pushpin_map_captionLocation in the Czech Republic
coordinates
leader_titleMayor
leader_nameMarkéta Rydvalová
established_titleFirst mentioned
established_date1290
area_total_km210.97
elevation_m253
population_as_of2025-01-01
population_footnotes
population_total7515
population_density_km2auto
timezone1CET
utc_offset1+1
timezone1_DSTCEST
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postal_code_typePostal code
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website
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Etymology

The name means 'valleys' in Czech. It was originally used in the singular, but was gradually changed to the plural.

Geography

Úvaly is located about 15 km east of the centre of Prague. It lies in the Prague Plateau. The highest point is at 298 m above sea level. The Výmola stream flows through the town. There are several small fishponds in the municipal territory.

History

The first written mention of Úvaly is from 1290. The settlement lied on the important trade route Prague–Český Brod–Kutná Hora, which helped to its growth. In 1654 it was first mentioned as a market town. In 1845, the railway Prague–Olomouc via Úvaly was built, and the population of Úvaly grew up from hundreds to thousands. In 1969, Úvaly became a town.

Demographics

|align=none|cols=3 |1869|818 |1880|981 |1890|1130 |1900|1292 |1910|1820 |1921|2332 |1930|4346 |1950|4693 |1961|4999 |1970|4892 |1980|4893 |1991|4604 |2001|4690 |2011|6112 |2021|7166 |source=Censuses}}

Transport

The I/12 road from Prague to Kolín passes through the town.

Úvaly is located on the railway line Prague–Kolín.

Sights

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The main landmark is the Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. It was built on the site of a chapel founded in 1342.

A valuable technical monument is the Úvaly Railway Bridge. It was built in 1844–1845 and was part of the first steam railway in Bohemia, which connected Prague and Olomouc in 1842–1845.

East pole of Prague is located on the border between Prague and Úvaly.

Notable people

Music group Divokej Bill was founded here.

References

References

  1. (2025-05-16). "Population of Municipalities – 1 January 2025". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  2. Profous, Antonín. (1957). "Místní jména v Čechách IV: S–Ž".
  3. "Historie". Město Úvaly.
  4. (2015-12-21). "Historický lexikon obcí České republiky 1869–2011". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  5. (2021-03-27). "Population Census 2021: Population by sex". [[Czech Statistical Office]].
  6. "Detail stanice Úvaly". [[České dráhy]].
  7. "Památky". Město Úvaly.
  8. "Železniční most". National Heritage Institute.

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